The peso was initially the name of the eight-real coins issued in Mexico by Spain. The Mexican peso is now among the 15 most traded currency units in the world, and is the most traded currency in Latin America.

Useful information relating to the British Pound Sterling currency GBP

Country:

United Kingdom

Region:

Europe

Sub-Unit:

1 Pound = 100 pence

Symbol:

£

The pound is the official currency of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The pound sterling is the fourth most-traded currency in the foreign exchange market. It's known locally as a quid.